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Field Trips Virtual
Available by reservation
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm

Walt Disney knew that at the heart of every animated film is a well-told story. Join us on this School Experience as we investigate the basics of narrative structure, establishing interesting and dynamic plots, and creating internal and external challenges that can impact a character’s journey. Students will then develop their own short story.

Field Trips Virtual
Available by reservation
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm

Walt Disney was a storyteller whose characters captivated audiences through their unique personalities and distinct designs. Students will learn the fundamentals of character design through the use of shape language, silhouette, and personality traits, and uncover the creative process towards developing unique and memorable characters.

Field Trips Virtual
Available by reservation
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm

The Walt Disney Studios pioneered storyboarding—an innovative way to convey an artist’s vision and the film’s story for those around them. Join us in this School Experience as we delve into timing, camera angles, camera shots, and how to plan out a visual project in a sequential and visual form. Students will then take on the role of a storyboard artist as they envision their own version of a scene from a script.

Field Trips Virtual
Available by reservation
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT

Benefitting from embedded digital media content, this walk-through the museum brings Walt’s inspirational message to life. Classes learn about his early failures, the art of animation, storytelling principles, and the technological innovations that made classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) possible.

Field Trips
One-hour tour
Mon, Thu & Fri | 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Wed | 10am—noon

The Touch Tour incorporates ten iconic objects from the museum’s main galleries—generously 3D-printed by Carbon—into an audio-descriptive tour, providing guests with visual impairments the opportunity to experience the museum’s collection through the enhanced experience of touch. 

Summer Classes Classes
Mon–Fri, Jul 13–24 | 9am–3pm

Spark creativity and imagination in this youth imaginative environment Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum! Young artists will design their own characters, landscapes, and fantastical settings using surprising and unconventional materials that inspire inventive thinking. By the end, each...

Talks
Sat, Jun 13 | 1pm

Step inside the art vault at Walt Disney Imagineering to learn how Imagineers preserve the artwork that brings your favorite Disney experiences to life. From Disney Legend Mary Blair’s collages to fellow Disney Legend Dorothea Redmond’s watercolors, the collection team will share a behind-the-scenes...

Films
Thu–Sun, Nov 2025–Sep 13, 2026 | 11am
Mon, May 25–Sep 7 | 11am
No screenings May 21, 22, & 30

During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...

Films
Thu–Sun, Nov 2025–Sep 13, 2026 | 1pm & 3pm
Mon, May 25–Sep 13, 2026 | 1pm & 3pm
No screenings May 22 and 30
No 1pm screening May 21

During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...

Workshops
Sat, May 16 | 10:30am–12:30pm

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a storyboard artist, but you aren’t sure where to start? Look no further than this intimate workshop with special guest Christian Roman. A veteran storyboard artist, Roman has worked on countless projects, ranging from The Simpsons to Disney and Pixar’s...

Classes
Every Sat, Mar 14–Apr 18 | 1–3pm

Animation is a versatile medium that allows animators to explore storytelling beyond traditional drawing. Paper, clay, and even sand have proven to be other unique ways to animate a tale. This six-week course we will focus on understanding basic animation principles, with each class working with...

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Workshops
Thu, Feb 19 | 5–7pm

Join us for a relaxing, hands-on art experience where delicate cherry blossoms take center stage! In this creative session, you will learn simple techniques to sketch and capture the graceful beauty of Spring’s most iconic blooms. Our Education team will guide you step-by-step through sketching...

Summer Classes Classes
Mon–Fri, Jul 27–Aug 7 | 9am–3pm

In this digital animation Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum, students will be introduced to important digital software and learn the core principles of 2D animation. Throughout the two-week session, students will complete short exercises using techniques that everyday animators utilize to build...

Summer Classes Classes
Mon–Fri, Jun 29–Jul 10 (no class Jul 3) | 9am–3pm

Procreate offers a variety of powerful features that any artist can use! Join us in this two-week course to learn how to animate on an iPad using Procreate. The course will cover how to navigate the app’s tools, and students will learn fundamental animation principles to make their own animated...

Summer Classes Classes
Mon–Fri, Jun 15–26 (no class Jun 19) | 9am–3pm

Bring your imagination to life in this hands-on experimental animation Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Participants will explore unconventional, creative techniques to design and animate their own characters, materials, and visual ideas. Drawing inspiration from early innovative animation...